Dominican Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays It has been unbearable With his bat over the past month and so far in August, he seems to be non-stop and is probably the best hitter in the Major Leagues right now, according to the numbers.
Through the game of last thursday Between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Baltimore Orioles, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 3-for-4 with a home run, a triple and a double, falling just short of a single to hit for the cycle against one of the teams that has suffered the most with his bat since his debut in 2019 in the Major Leagues.
That other great offensive day for the Dominican improved his numbers even more than they already were in the Major Leagues. Guerrero Jr. He extended his streak to 20 consecutive games with at least one hit. And within that streak he has an offensive line of .507/575/1.068 with 37 hits, 10 home runs, 22 RBIs and 23 runs scored.
Vlady Jr. equals Babe Ruth
Players with 35+ hits, 10+ doubles, 10+ home runs and 10+ walks in a 20-game span in modern MLB history:
- Babe Ruth, Yankees (1922)
- Rogers Hornsby, Braves (1928)
- Lou Gehrig, Yankees (1936)
- Joe DiMaggio, Yankees (1937)
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
It took a total of 88 years for another player to accomplish this streak since Lou Gehrig last did it during the 1936 season, which makes us appreciate and praise Vladimir Guerrero Jr. even more. for his incredible streak, since during that 88-year period there have been countless historic hitters who have not been able to match that record.
Vlady Jr joins another list
There are a total of four hitters in MLB history with 80+ total bases and a .500+ batting average in any 20-game span over the past 90 years. They are:
- Lou Gehrig in 1936
- Richard Hidalgo in the year 2000
- Chipper Jones in 2006
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in 2024
And as if that were not enough, Guerrero Jr. joins Dámaso García (1982 and 1983) as the only players in Blue Jays history with multiple 20-game hitting streaks in their careers.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is not only having a spectacular moment in his career, but he is also writing his name alongside the greatest in baseball history. His dominance at the plate and his ability to produce in key moments make him, without a doubt, the best hitter in the Major Leagues right now.
